GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37000424 1
About The Position
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring a Government Operations Consultant II for its Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee, Florida. The position conducts organizational studies and evaluations of office procedures, provides technical assistance, and develops procedures to help the office operate more efficiently and effectively. The role supports grant management for federally funded programs, including tracking federal funding sources, amounts, award conditions, match requirements, reporting timelines, expenditures, spending authority, and quarterly releases. It also tracks subawards and contracts, facilitates agreement execution and approvals, and monitors terms, expiration dates, system updates, releases, and closeouts. The consultant communicates regularly with budget coordinators, grant managers, leadership, and the DEP grant management office to support sound grant administration. The position provides technical support and cross-training to ORCP staff on grant applications and acceptance, grant management best practices, subaward monitoring, federal and state grant and audit requirements, and changes to DEP subaward and contract processes. It also provides budget support as needed to the Clean Boating Program, Coastal Zone Management, Resilient Florida, and Beach Programs. Other duties may be assigned as required. The incumbent must successfully complete a background and fingerprint check, hold Florida Certified Contract Manager certification or obtain it within six months of hire, and have a valid driver’s license.
Requirements
- Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures, and office procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of computer programs and software, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams) and Adobe.
- Knowledge of and access to federal agency grant systems: Grants.gov, SAM.gov, eRA Commons, ServiceNow, CAMMP, GrantSolutions, TRACS, EasyGrants, and the EPA grant management system.
- Knowledge of grant and budget management and tracking.
- Knowledge of Florida State Government systems: FLAIR/FIN/PALM, ARIBA – My Florida Market Place, P-Card Works, ELFF, STMS, People First, and FACTS.
- Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; work independently; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
- Hold Florida Certified Contract Manager certification or obtain it within six months of hire.
- Have a valid driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Conduct organizational studies and evaluate office procedures; provide technical assistance and develop procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection.
- Support grant management for federally funded ORCP programs.
- Track federal funding sources, amounts, special award conditions, match requirements, reporting timelines, expenditures, spending authority needs, and quarterly FCO releases.
- Track subawards and contracts under federal grants, including agreement execution, approvals, terms, expiration dates, FACTS updates, spending authority, releases, and closeouts.
- Coordinate with regional and ORCP budget coordinators, ORCP grant managers and leadership, and the DEP grant management office regarding grant funding.
- Provide technical support and cross-training on grant applications, grant acceptance, grant management best practices, federal and state grant and audit requirements, and DEP subaward and contract process updates.
- Provide budget support as needed to the Clean Boating Program, Coastal Zone Management, Resilient Florida, and Beach Programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned and required.
Benefits
- Annual and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- Retirement plan options with employer contributions
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
